Spondylolisthesis Patient Walks 2 Weeks After Spine Surgery

Meet Johnny.
Johnny came to Synapse Orthopedic Group and met with Edwin Haronian MD. He was diagnosed with Spondyloisthesis, which caused him to be unable to walk. A week after surgery he was able to walk, at 2 weeks he is walking a mile a day.

Edwin Haronian MD is a Spine Specialist and also the author of the book, "Back Surgery: Is It Right For You?" If you're considering Back Surgery, this book walks you through your concerns.

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Spondylolisthesis is the forward displacement of a vertebral bone in relation to the natural curve of the spine, most commonly occurring after a fracture, and most often the fifth lumbar vertebra. Backward displacement is referred to as retrolisthesis. When occurring in conjunction with scoliosis, the shortened term "olisthesis," may sometimes be used instead.
A hangman's fracture is a specific type of spondylolisthesis where the second cervical vertebra (C2) is displaced anteriorly relative to the C3 vertebra due to fractures of the C2 vertebra's pedicles. This is the cause of death in hanging.
Spinal fusion (such as a TLIF) is a surgical technique to stabilize the spinal vertebra and the disc or shock absorber between the vertebra. Lumbar fusion surgery is designed to create solid bone between the adjoining vertebra, eliminating any movement between the bones. The goal of the surgery is to reduce pain and nerve irritation.
Spinal fusion may be recommended for conditions such as spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease or recurrent disc herniations. Surgeons perform lumbar fusion using several techniques. This article describes the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) fusion technique.

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